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U.S. immigration news and regulatory resources for NAFSA members who work with international students and scholars.

ESL Pathway Program Q&A with SEVP

In October 2016, SEVP released final guidance on ESL Pathway Programs. Through this Government Connection, attendees learned the definition of a Pathway Program and its differences with conditional admissions.

Italian Barile Law

The law known as “Barile Law” has been the subject of discussion for many education abroad professionals. What is the Barile Law? What are the standards for compliance for U.S. institutions? Working with a translation firm, NAFSA provides below a translation of the law which professionals may use or

ISS RP Discusses Extreme Vetting and U.S. Visas

isa revocations and “extreme vetting” are hot topics in NAFSAns’ work with international students, scholars and faculty. In this session, an immigration law expert and former Consular Officer will provide insight into the regulations and policies on visa revocation and the impact of a revocation on

ISS RP Discusses Visa Processing

The Travel Subcommittee of NAFSA’s International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS RP) addressed what really happens during a visa interview and why. A former Consular Officer provided a better understanding of the reasons behind visa decisions to better prepare your students

NAFSA Immigration Review

Homepage for downloading NAFSA's biannual Immigration Review.

Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

January 11, 2018

In late November 2017, the U.S. Department of State announced changes to consular safety and security messaging, most notably, the elimination of Travel Warning and Travel Alert terminology. The new safety and security messaging is intended to be clear, timely, and reliable without consular “jargon”

Government Connection: Meet the SEVP Response Center

Officials from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and members of NAFSA's International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS RP) will discuss the SEVP Response Center (SRC). Topics addressed will include the role and function of the SRC, how it interacts with SEVP’s

Government Connection: Exchange Visitor Program (J-1) Site Visits

Officials from the Department of State's Bureau of Educational Affairs (ECA) and members of NAFSA's International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS RP) discussed recent developments and focussed on site visits that ECA has been conducting recently.